INDEPENDENT GREEK MYTH PROJECT


Independent Myth Project Rationale

You are expected to read at least 10 Greek myths.  They will acquaint you with the values, philosophy, religion and culture of ancient Greek society, the foundation of western thought.

Independent Myth Project Explanation

We will read several of the required myths in class. By the end of our class reading time, you will be expected to complete 10 log sheets, one for each myth. In general, the minimum effort on these logs is 250 words.

Project Booklets

At the end of the project you will need to turn in the pages for your booklet that contains the ten completed logs. Each 8 ½ x 11 inch booklet is to be constructed in the following way:

Cover (and back cover) are to be printed on card stock
Table of Contents
Ten Log Pages - each page must be on a different myth using a different log choice

Format

Write a minimum of 150 words or more for every entry (this is minimum effort)

Type each of your entries in size 12 font – Times New Roman or another script font.
Each entry needs to be double-spaced.
Each entry needs to have a heading that indicates the myth name.

Cover Format

Your Name

Class and Current Date

GRAPHIC

 

Design the cover to reflect the themes, characters, or plot of any of the entries in your booklet. The following needs to be incorporated as part of the design:

Your name
Mythology
Date
Table of Contents Format - see example

 

All typing is 12 pt.
Double space all entries

Example follows:

Table of Contents

1. Furry Tells (Haiku)
3
2. Ladle Rat Rotten Hut (Memory Poem Number 1)     
4
3. Guilty Locks  
5
4. Center Alley    
6
5. Nosier Rams  
7
6. Marry Hatter Ladle Limb 
8
7. Sinker Sucker Socks Pants
9
8. Effervescent     
10
9. Casing Adder Bet        
13
10. Letter to Author
14

LAST THINGS

This project is designed to be reflective of your skills in reading, writing, technology, design and (in some cases) art.  Other skills to remember to use:
Spell check
Proofreading
Double check the directions
Time management to make sure it is completed on time
Pride in your work to ensure the best possible completed assignment
Good Luck!